The Guardian - 30 October 2024 by Top South Media

New speed limits hit road block

Just a year after being asked what they think of lower speed limits, Tasman residents may be asked all over again.

The revelation comes after Transport Minister Simeon Brown’s new Setting of Speed Limits Rule would require speed limits adopted but not yet in force – with the speed signs up – by 30 October to be reversed.

ed on last summer, submitted on by more than 2200 people, adopted in July, certified by NZTA last week, and most of its speed limits being in-line with those in the rule.

This is despite the region’s speed management plan being consult-

School teams hit full Evolocity

SARA HOLLYMAN

Students from across the region were finally able to pit their electric creations against other teams at the Nelson Marlborough Evolocity last week.

The programme, which has been running for a decade, challenges students to create an electric vehicle from scratch.

Evolocity national coordinator Shannon Wildman says that could be a kart or a bike, with two categories for motor size – 350watt or two kilowatt usually for teams who have competed before.

With 14 teams registered to attend on Thursday, the event is growing in popularity in the region.

Lower Moutere School students Harrison King, Izrael

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The lower variable speed limits around schools are not affected

by the new rule, but it leaves the future of more than a hundred Tasman roads uncertain.

The rule was causing “extreme frustration” for Tasman’s deputy mayor and regional transport committee chair Stuart Bryant.

“We were hoping for a bit more

flexibility from the Government, and it seems they’ve made it more complicated than it needed to be,” he says.

“I would like to push back [on the Minister] because of the time

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Lower Moutere School students Harrison King, Izrael Heathcarey, Tamai Goldsworthy, Bailey Angus and Arlo Easton with their electric vehicle. Photo: Sara Hollyman.

Open day hot in Mot

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Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade’s open day fired on all cylinders earlier this month with locals rushing to the scene to spark their interest in the emergency service code.

Chief fire officer Mike Riddell says the attendance was hotter than the previous year with fire safety education, a sausage sizzle, vehicle and equipment displays, and car cutting and fire extinguisher demonstrations illuminating the High St station. He says the event was also a site to ignite more volunteers, which would

be warmly welcomed as summer nears.

“We have 28 volunteers but we’re probably four or five light,” he says.

“We have roles for firefighters and operational support, who essentially do everything bar frontline firefighting, and then we have brigade support volunteers who go out and do promotions for smoke alarms and lecture community groups about fire safety.

“We’re here on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm for people to come along and have a chat about what we do or whether they’d like to join our crew.”

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Tyrell around the rink. Photo: Elise Vollweiler.

School teams hit full Evolocity

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Heathcarey, Tamai Goldsworthy, Bailey Angus and Arlo Easton spent months planning and building their e-vehicle out of two old bikes.

The team created a wish board of the design they wanted to create. At first they had planned to make a cart, but after doing some research decided a type of bike would be lighter, more efficient and faster.

The team made extra additions such as a pool noodle for safety, and a silver tennis ball for looks inside the wheel spokes.

Although they deserved an A for effort, it was a Nelson Intermediate team took out two of the top spots at the event Nelson Intermediate team Fast and Furious claimed top prize for their car made from two bike frames and tent poles, complete with horn and lighting. The took out the Showstopper award and overall prize for vehicle performance. They were also awarded second place for engineering design.

Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade qualified firefighter Jessica Nelipovich, left, qualified firefighter Bec Bryan, future firies Caesar Bolton and Riley Mitchell, both 8, and senior firefighter Ashley Hendy. Photo: Gordon Preece.

‘Extreme frustration’ over speed road block

we’ve spent consulting the community over a number of years.”

The speed management plan included both Tasman District and Nelson City Councils, and the city council last week brought forward two speed limit reductions to beat the 30 October date.

But Tasman, with more than a hundred roads slated to see reductions, did not have the capacity to lower the already-agreed-upon speed limits in time.

What exactly is required by the council under the rule is still unknown, but additional clarity is expected to arrive with the release of NZTA guidance on the rule on 30 October.

“It’s a little annoying. We haven’t even got all the information, and we’re having to tell the community that there’s going to be further delays,” Stuart says.

The Government’s setting of speed limits rule has changed “significantly” in recent years, first in 2017, and then again in 2022 and now in 2024.

“Each time we’ve been trying to address the community concerns, which haven’t gone away,” says council transport advisor Jane Murray. “It has taken longer than we probably all would have wanted, but we’re still stepping in the right direction.”

She hopes to still see some of the changes, likely those around some schools, implemented early next year.

However, the implementation of the plan – even for the speed limits around schools which won’t reverse under the rule – is currently on hold awaiting the guidance from NZTA.

The guidance might include best practice for the use of electronic signs to signal the variable speed limit in school zones.

However, a pair of the electronic signs costs $36,000.

With many schools across the district, and the implementa-

tion budget halved to only about $250,000 a year because NZTA declined the council’s full budget bid, mandating the electric signs on every road on the approach to every school would come at a significant cost and delay the implementation of other speed limit changes.

Jane couldn’t confirm how long the speed limit changes might be delayed for.

“Every time I think the finish line is close, it gets moved.”

The Government has been calling for councils to limit their spending, but re-doing the consultation on Tasman’s speeds will come at a cost.

That cost could be inflated by the potential requirement for each individual road being consulted on having its own cost-benefit disclosure statement that exam-

ines, among other topics, the road’s crash history’s, expected safety benefits, and impacts on travel times.

Because the full extent of the consultation would likely be determined by a combination of the contents of the incoming guidance and a decision from councillors, the cost of consultation was also unable to be confirmed, though officers confirmed they would try to “minimise” the cost.

Questioned by Local Democracy Reporting, Minister Simeon Brown said in a written statement that Kiwis had rejected “Labour’s blanket and untargeted approach to reducing speed limits”.

He added that consultation highlighted “broad support” for the Government’s new rule with 65 per cent of submitters sup-

the district’s speed management

because of the Government’s new speed

porting the reversal of blanket speed limit reductions.

“New Zealanders expect a sensible, common-sense approach to speed limits on our roads.”

The Minister didn’t directly respond to questions about why Tasman needed to re-consult on a speed management plan that was largely in-line with both residents’ submissions and the Government’s own requirements.

However, he said there is no requirement for variable speed limit

signs outside of schools to be electronic.

While the council tries to figure out what its next steps are, Stuart asks local communities to have patience. “Bear with us, we’ll get there as soon as we can.”

Deputy Mayor Stuart Bryant wants to push back on the Transport Minister’s new rule which has up-ended

plan. Many communities across the district that wanted lower speeds will have to wait a bit longer

limit rule. Photos: Max Frethey.

Tasman’s trailblazing wāhine toa

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Tasman Rural Fire Force’s sole female firefighter has been illuminated with a national honour for her talismanic leadership.

Outgoing Motueka High School student Tori Wilson was bestowed with the GirlBoss Activator Award on 24 September.

The gongs are awarded to young Kiwi women aged between 11 and 18 who defy stereotypes, create positive change in their communities, and blaze new trails.

The Activator category recognises those who close the gender gap, overcoming judgement, shyness and dismay to uplift and champion other women.

Tori, 18, “didn’t know how to react” amid the adulation, particularly after 583 had applied for a GirlBoss accolade and only two per cent could make the cut.

“I feel a deep sense of pride and fulfilment, it’s not about being the only female firefighter that drives me, but the knowledge that I’m making a difference in my community,” she says.

“Being able to help people in times of need, whether it’s fighting fires or assisting in emergencies, is what truly gives me a sense of purpose and pride.

“It’s a privilege to serve alongside my teammates, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of this important work.”

Tori arrived on the firefighting

scene when she turned 16, the fifth in her family to do so.

Her grandfather Monty Gibbins served two decades with the Motueka Volunteer Fire Brigade,

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her father Mark is the current Tasman brigade chief.

Tori’s mother Hayley, the one who nominated her for the award, is Tasman brigade’s secretary pro-

viding operational support, and her older brother Kyle is one of its crew leaders. Mark received a different honour last week when he has bestowed with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award by Motueka Rotary which recognises individuals for substantial contribution to the service.

Tori, following in his footsteps, volunteered to fight the weeklong Port Hills inferno in Christchurch back in February and ensures that everyone from toddlers to the elderly are emergency-primed.

She says supporting eager female cadets was her hottest topic.

“I want to climb the ladder of leadership and keep being an advocate for female firefighters. I want to inspire and support females in the firefighter role to be the best that they can be,” she says. “We are very fortunate to now have two young female cadets as part of our brigade who are keen to join when they’re 16.” Girlboss is a network of more than 17,000 ‘changemakehers’ whose mission is to close the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, maths, leadership and entrepreneurship.

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Tori Wilson’s determination to defy stereotypes, overcome adversity and shine a light as a young female firie has been acknowledged. Photo: Gordon Preece.

Brooklyn’s bridge to 150 years

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Hot chocolate used to be provided for pupils who brought their own milk and mug, and heating challenges prompted time-outs for warmups next to heaters.

Brooklyn School on the fringes of Motueka has gone from strength to strength since its first lessons in the front room of a farmhouse owned by a Mr and Mrs Duncan in the early 1840s. After the property was razed by fire, it was resurrected in 1874 on Old Mill Rd land that was also owned by Mr Duncan.

Its 150th year, attended by

former students and staff, was celebrated on Friday and Saturday with reminiscing, speeches, decade photos, an anniversary kōhatu (stone) unveiling, an anniversary dinner at the Riwaka Rugby Club and an exhibition at the Motueka Museum.

It was reported that the first building was one long room with two fireplaces before a new and larger building was built in 1887.

Its “very high-peaked” structure caused heating challenges even when a big steel coke and coal burner in the middle of the big room was installed in later years.

By 1937, the Nelson Edu-

cational Board decided to provide better and healthier facilities for children and teachers, and in February 1938, the new building was opened by the school’s most famous export Sir Keith Holyoake who went on to become Aotearoa’s Prime Minister and Governor-General.

A plaque on the school grounds honours him.

Today, 135 students and around 18 staff make up the rural school.

Chris Kemp, current principal for the past 14 years says, the community was the top of the class in the school’s prosperity.

“The connection to our local

environment, understanding where we sit within the history of Motueka, and that development over time so it stems from those strong foundation points, most good things have grown from there,” he says.

“The future plans are to keep providing a great learning environment for the diverse range of students we’ve got here, staying connected and looking ahead.

“We’re on a fantastic trajectory continuing to produce well-informed students who are ready for the challenges of the global stage throughout their academic growth,” he says.

Tasman’s reserve classification up for debate

Tasman District Council are asking for resident’s views on the future of some local reserves. TDC are looking at classifying 235 parcels of land across Richmond Ward and Lakes-Murchison Ward, as well as Baigent’s Bush Scenic Reserve in Pigeon Valley, under the Reserves Act 1977. It says the reserves are a vital part of our communities, and to ensure they are appropriately protected and managed for future generations, council are proposing to classify them into categories such as Scenic Reserve, Recreation Reserve, or Local Purpose Reserve – for uses like esplanades, walkways, community halls, and utility services. This will set a clear purpose for each reserve and help guide how they are managed and protected. It’s an administrative step that gives clarity around future use and ensures decisions align with the specific values of each reserve, council says. While it’s unlikely to change how the spaces are currently enjoyed, classification is essential for their long-term preservation and use, so they want your thoughts about the proposal. Look at the proposals and share your views by making a submission so council can meet the needs of the community, now and in the future. Find out more and tell them what you think before 18 November 2024 at shape.tasman.govt.nz/rmp-reviews.

Brooklyn School twin sisters Ashley and Brianne Knowles, 5, and oldest alumnus, Ophir McDonald, 95, had the cake cutting honour. Photo: Supplied.

Be prepared for a power outage

Our priority is to always respond and restore power supply faults as quickly as we can. However, when an outage takes longer than usual, a little planning and preparation goes a long way.

What to do if the power goes out?

z Make sure heaters, elements on your stove and other appliances are turned off to ensure they don’t turn back on unnoticed when the power is restored.

z Keep your fridge and freezer closed, they will maintain their temperature for a while after the power goes out. If you need to open the doors, be as quick as possible.

Things that can help you manage a power outage:

z A torch and spare batteries – to reduce the risk of fire, we recommend that you don’t use candles.

z A mobile phone and a charged battery bank – to ensure you can keep your mobile phone going throughout the outage.

z A radio and spare batteries.

z A supply of water that isn’t dependent on an electric pump.

z A barbeque or gas cooker – along with spare gas.

z A non-electrical heating source.

z Instructions on how to manually operate an electric garage door or gate – if you need to leave your property while your power is out, you may need to manually operate an electric garage door to do so.

If a member of your household is medically dependent on electricity, make sure they have a plan for what to do if the power goes off and let your electricity retailer know.

Safety is our priority. Please remember the power can be restored at any time, so treat all lines, electrical installations and wirings as live. Rest assured; we will be working hard to get your power back on as quickly as possible.

Also, in the event of a crisis, Civil Defence have a range of detailed information on how you can be prepared to manage a crisis; visit getready.govt.nz for more information. We recommend you go to the Nelson Tasman Civil Defence website for regional advice.

Local teachers wow at awards

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A locally-designed garment which narrates Māori Gods and pays homage to the designer’s father who was recognised for his stained-glass artworks has been honoured. Te Ao Mārama by Lauren and Frances Kidd (Ngāti Toa Rangatira) took home the Tall Poppy People’s Choice Award in this year’s World of Wearable Art (WOW) competition. Crafted from painted silk, glass, lighting cable and lights, the winning design represents the story of Papatūānuku (the earth mother), and Tāwhirimātea’s (the god of the weather) journey to be with his father Ranginui in the sky. Lauren, who teaches at Motueka High School and Frances, who teaches at Māpua Prima-

ry School, were overwhelmed and humbled by the adulation.

“Our dad passed away three years ago. While cleaning up his things, we found many of his designs, most of which were native birds which he loved, so we felt it was a beautiful way to pay tribute to him,” Lauren says.

“The lighting element played a crucial role in our design, embodying the concept of illumination from darkness.

“This is reflected in the garment’s title, Te Ao Mārama, meaning ‘out of the darkness there is light’.

“The whole experience is incredible… our piece came from a meaningful place, and we’re so pleased that the audience enjoyed it too.”

The sisters and an audience member who voted for the

winner received a $2500 prize, and the Kidds plan to use it to invest in new materials and resources for their next WOW creation.

WOW’s head of competition

Sarah Nathan described Te Ao Mārama as a “stunning testament to the power of harnessing original creativity and a deeply personal narrative”.

“Lauren and Frances’ ability to weave their family story into such an intricate yet bold garment, enhanced by the innovative use of light, truly resonated with the audience – you could feel it in the arena.”

Tall Poppy chief executive Mike Seymour also congratulated the Kidds and said sponsoring the People’s Choice Award was a “privilege” and “a full-circle moment” for the Tall Poppy team.

Local teaching duo Lauren and Frances Kidd’s creation Te Ao Mārama won the Tall Poppy People’s Choice Award at this year’s World of Wearable Art (WOW) competition. Photo: Supplied.

A little piece of familiarity was on display at the Motueka Steiner Kindergarten’s springtime festival late last month. The festival is an annual event, but this is the first time it was held at the kindergarten’s new premises, which opened earlier this year. However, the maypole was the same one that has been brought out at festivals since “forever”, says kindergarten teacher Ann Rogers. She describes the event as really wonderful and said there was a huge turnout. The rain held off until the final dance, and then the families gathered inside for shared kai. Steiner philosophy says that “the spring pole festival is a colourful celebration through which we welcome spring with decoration, music and dance”. Photo: Oliver Weber.

Smashing pumpkin seedlings

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John de Jong, Peter Hobson and Neil Jackson are resurrecting a mega pumpkin competition and are encouraging pumpkin pundits and newcomers young and old to procure their entries.

“It’s not quite growing conditions yet but we’re getting close enough, now is the time to get the seedlings,” John says. He says entrants could also do so closer to the weigh-in on 6 April next year at Hotel Motueka since 120 days were required for the behemoth fruits to mature.

The idea sprouted over a pint at Hotel Motueka, so it’s a fitting location for the weigh-in and prizegiving to take place.

Peter says while it’s still early for the seedlings to germinate due to cold soil, he suspects better growing conditions will stem in the next fortnight.

He says with this in mind, it was also an ideal time for entrants to prepare their patch to be free draining and have organic matter so it could leach into the soil for the seedlings to be planted, and visit www.giantpumpkins.co.nz for pointers.

Close to 100 pumpkin seedlings grown by John and Peter will be available from Mitre 10 Motueka, a competition sponsor, with the plant purchase also counting as the competition’s entry fee which is $10. If seedlings become depleted at Mitre 10, contact details can be left with staff who will get in touch once they’re restocked. Pumpkin seedlings could be purchased at other reputable seedling dealers, but a $10 entry fee must still be paid, which can be made on weigh-in day.

John says the competition’s purpose was to be family friendly and if entrants’ pumpkins aren’t exactly plump, different prize categories will be at play for juniors, the average weight or the monstrosity.

Peter Hobson and John de Jong are growing close to 100 giant pumpkin seedlings to be sold at Mitre 10 Motueka for a resurrected competition.

Photo: Gordon Preece.

Martina Boor and Ana White

Michael Nuttall, Jacob Guthrie and Lochie Fitzpatrick, 12

Peter Lawrence and Ronnie Moore

Vienna, 12, Aubrey, 3, Rachel and Roman Smits, 10

Wilson Mitchell, Kaitlynn Wheeler, Karin Wheeler and Mel Wheeler

Lana and Phil Doublet

Laurie Rowse and Jim Reeves

Liz Donaldson and Dave Wilson

Matt Hantler, Arun O’Connor and Bex Brooks

Ruth Lau, Les Stilwell and Mary Price

Tasman cuts road safety spending after NZTA funding gap

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

A $5m hole in funding means less will be spent on road safety improvements in Tasman over the next three years than what had originally been planned.

Tasman District Council was not successful in all its funding bids to the New Zealand Transport Agency, leaving a $5 million hole between the council’s budgets and the funds it has available for the work.

The funding gap affects the 202427 period and left the council with the question of whether it can continue to fund all the work.

However, the council received an additional $2.1 million from NZTA in the 2018-21 period, and an additional $2.4 million in the 2021-24 period.

As such, transportation manager Jamie McPherson told elected members on Thursday that he was “quietly confident” that the council would eventually receive additional funding for pothole prevention and local road operations, which includes maintaining bridges, retaining walls, the environment, road signs, and streetlights.

But it was road safety and hazard mitigation works, along with footpath and cycleway works and

There will be fewer road safety improvements, like the River Terrace Road guardrail installed last year, over the next three years. Photo: Supplied. Mayor Tim King voted against raising the council’s spending, to try and limit future rates increases. Photo: Max Frethey.

maintenance, where Jamie had concerns after NZTA had “pretty much closed the door” on any additional funding. He requested the council approve an extra $1.47 million over the next three years to top-up the work in those areas which had been budgeted for but now lacked funding.

Looking at 2024/25, that would mean an extra $453,000 of spending – equivalent to a 0.4 per cent rates increase.

The consequences of not approving the funding could impact the council’s ability to attend road

safety issues as they arise, as well as worse footpath conditions and deferring projects wanted by the community, such as the Upper Moutere shared path.

“There are a range of impacts, but it’s hard to get specific about exactly what those impacts would be,” he said.

“It comes with risk. But some risks, as we know, don’t pan out.”

Elected members voted against topping-up the funding in a bid to keep the council to its forecast future rates increases.

“Any increase in expenditure,

both in this year and the programme, will put significant pressure on the currently suggest 7 per cent rate increase for the following year,” said Mayor Tim King.

But councillor Mark Greening thought that instead of leaving the works unfunded, money should be re-directed from “less important” priorities, such as community facilities like the Tapawera community hub.

Councillors didn’t support that suggestion, though the district’s planned community facilities

are not funded by general rates and so diverting funds from that specific area would not have been possible anyway.

An NZTA spokesperson said that the Top of the South had received 66 per cent more funding for local road operations and pothole prevention in the 2024-27 period than in 2021-24, a $190 million increase.

Tasman specifically requested $76.3 million for 2024-27 and received $73.9 million from NZTA, up from $50.7 million in 2021-24. Of the $73.9 million allocated to the district, $50.7 can only be used on pothole prevention.

“Local councils will have to operate and make their decisions within the local road funding they have been allocated.” Funding allocated by NZTA is determined by the policy direction from the Government. As such, the council received no contribution from NZTA for lowcost and low-risk improvements for public transport infrastructure, walking and cycling, and for local road improvements like hazard mitigation, and rural road and road safety improvements.

Opinion

Brigade make Eileen honorary life member

Met this wonderful couple when our U3A Antiques Group toured their museum. What wonderful service to the community, Eileen. Congratulations and such a great team.

Wendy A Cornish

Congratulations, Eileen on the huge effort given to your community. Feel super proud to have worked for you and Graeme and been one of those two young lads you supported into the brigade all those years ago.

Paul Sixtus

Nice touch Māpua, congratulations, Eileen.

Ralph Lonsdale

Congratulations, Eileen. Thank you for your commitment to the community.

Andrea Freilich

Driving a car-share idea for Māpua

I like this concept. Someone will know - don’t Riverside Community have vehicles for their residents to use/hire when needed?

Dennis Goodman

Good idea, but the insurance... Wonder

why the dealership ended the scheme?

Tracy Jane Neal

This is what we’re talking about.

Greens Motueka

Gushing over gardens

Loved the gardens I visited.

Maxene Grewar

garden too.

Anni Stratford

The Beast set to be unleashed on hill climb

Well, that looks like a winner. All the best, Brad.

Julianne Jordan

How good is that!!!!

Scott Daly

Wow Brad, very clever! Have a blast out there.

Linda Huxford

Best of luck Brad. Looks like it should do the job.

Trish Jordan

Look forward to seeing it conquer the hill, Brad.

Jeff McLaren

Absolutely amazing Brad, well done.

Sara Coleman

Go hard.

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Proposed Plan Change 79 –Deferred Zoning

The Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) has been updated to reflect our decision to notify Proposed Plan Change 79 –Deferred Zoning. The submission period for Proposed Plan Change 79 opens Monday 4 November and closes at 4.30 pm Friday 13 December.

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quite like when the kids dress up as ghosts in a blanket with the holes in it.”

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daughter dressed up as a UFO, it was really cool. It was made out of cut-outs and three-dimensional.”

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The Safe Bathing Society’s salt baths

ROBYN PARKES

The Safe Bathing Society, aimed at providing a safe place for swimming in the sea, was formed in Motueka in 1927.

Rules governing the society were adopted and a board consisting of D Talbot (chair), H Smith, G Moore, A Talbot, A Fry, R Aitkin, C Thorp, H Manoy and C Talbot was elected.

The Society approached the Harbour Board to lease part of the foreshore at Motueka beach. From time-to-time sharks were seen close to Motueka harbour so the necessity for a safe bathing enclosure was at the forefront of the society’s thinking.

The community was canvassed for funds, and such was the response that a wire enclosure of approximately two acres was built, as were ladies and men’s bathing sheds and rafts.

In October, a deputation met with the Harbour Board request-

ing that they grant the society sole control of the foreshore and reserves.

The Board offered a lease of 10 years for a parcel of land, but the society would be required to pay on a 50-50 basis for any protective work, at a sum not exceeding £20.

To carry out the focus of the society, raising funds was an ongoing task.

Annual beach gala days, masquerade fancy dress balls and membership badges were some of the ideas to achieve this.

During 1928, ’staging’ with a canvas springboard, capable at accommodating 20 bathers, and playing equipment for children were erected.

The band rotunda was also removed from the cricket grounds and relocated to the beach.

The work of the society continued, but by 1937 membership had declined and the beach seemed to be losing its populari-

ty, needing a good clean up. Plus the new laws ensuring adequate sanitary requirements were going to be costly for the society. With the lease due to expire in October, a meeting was called in June to consider the resolution of terminating the lease early and winding up the affairs of the society, however in July a motion was passed to rescind the resolution for closure.

A new drive began to rebuild the ailing society with new officers

elected and a plan to restore the beach at the port to its old-time popularity. A new five-year lease for the foreshore reserve was granted at a rental of £2.10sh.

The society began investigating the construction of permanent swimming baths in which the public could swim at any hour irrespective of the tide, and in January 1938, the task of raising funds began.

A deputation met with H. Armstrong (Minister of Labour and

Employment) to request assistance. His suggestion was that the Government could pay £4 per week per man towards labour costs, provided that the society could provide the material and make up the wages to award levels.

Provisional plans were drawn up to submit to the department for a deep swimming pool of 100 feet at the base, 80 feet sides, the side walls extending shore wards at an angle, with the water shallowing until the beach was reached, the width of the enhance at this point being 144 feet. With authorisation given, F. Staig, the consulting engineer, commenced work. The opening ceremony was held in early 1938. The pool cost approximately £450 with the society using £200 of its own money and a loan of £250 which was guaranteed by a number of citizens. Sadly, by 1944 the lease had expired, and the Safe Bathing Society was defunct.

Why doesn’t Tasman have any councillors under 30?

MAX FRETHEY

Local Democracy Reporter

With just one year until the next local government elections, getting more young people elected is a challenge across the country and Tasman is no different.

Despite having 14 elected members – a mayor and 13 councillors – none of the district’s current representatives are under the age of 30, unlike almost one third of its residents.

Joni Tomsett was 29 when she ran for a seat on the council last election. She missed out by just 22 votes.

Having previously sat on the Motueka Community Board, she ran for council in the hopes of ensuring the district’s trajectory aligned with the future she believed her generation envisioned.

“Tasman District Council faces many wicked problems in terms of housing, transport, and the environment, and planning for those in a sustainable manner is a big job,” she says.

“I wanted to be involved.”

A staunch believer in representation, Joni says that everyone experiences the district differently and younger people can offer a different view to consider changes.

But getting onto council is not without its barriers.

Understanding council processes and the complex challenges facing the district, as well

as financial sacrifice were the key hurdles for Joni.

“It’s important to acknowledge how time poor and financially constrained some young people are and it can be quite time consuming for people to engage with council processes,” she says.

Members of the Richmond Youth Council agree.

Vice-chair Bonnie Hughes, 15, says the consideration of the

youth perspective was “vital” but she wouldn’t currently consider running for council in the future.

“It’s a hard thing for a young person to do.”

Familiarity with the council was low as it wasn’t taught at school, she said, and younger people were further incentivising young people from running because of the “insane workload” and poor remuneration

on which it was difficult to raise a family.

Youth council member Jack Hall, 14, agrees, adding that there were social barriers in peoples’ perception of who should be sitting on council.

As a result, Bonnie says “youth perspective isn’t being heard because there isn’t that balance of ages and representation”.

Jack describes the lack of input from young people as a

problem.

“We’re also the voice that needs to be heard because … we are the future.”

Safeguarding the future of the district for young people is a priority for councillor Trindi Walker, who is one of the district council’s representatives on the Richmond Youth Council.

“If we don’t listen to their voice and look at what their needs are and their wishes and wants, they’re not going to be here.”

She said there were many barriers for younger people getting involved, from remuneration to the structure of local government, but her current priority was trying to shift perceptions.

“There is a big gap between what they believe local government is and the part that they could play, to what they’re currently able to see or deliver on.”

Joni is now living is Australia and won’t be running next year, but she says the district can “benefit hugely” from the perspective of young people and so any who were thinking of running shouldn’t be dissuaded.

“Contact someone who inspires you and ask them for advice or mentorship. Like anything, you will learn as you go and there are many people who will be so happy to help support you.”

Opening of the baths with a gala day, 1939. Nelson Evening Mail.

Youth councillors Jack Hall, 14, and Bonnie Hughes, 15, say the voice of young people is “vital” for the future of the district. Photo: Max Frethey.

Get Zapped residency exhibition

ARI EDGECOMBE

Zappekin artists and allies were thrilled to host their second Get Zapped artist residency exhibition, offering a vibrant showcase of diverse creative practices and styles.

The exhibition featured three awesome local artists—each of whom spent eight weeks developing unique projects in the shared Tasman-based Zappekin studio environment. Together, they crafted a rich tapestry of visual storytelling, thought-provoking themes, and inspiring interpretations of life and art.

The exhibition welcomed visitors into an eclectic space where each artist’s distinct style and creativity resonated through their chosen medium and techniques.

One of the featured residents, Rowan Taigel, is the artist behind Guerrilla Poetry, a project that seeks to connect people with poetry in a stealthy, yet engaging way. Through the charming and visually captivating medium of zines, Rowan creates what she refers to as, “poetry picture books for grown-ups (and clever kids).”

“Poetry is often stereotyped as being inaccessible or too intellectual,” says Rowan. “I want to challenge that idea by presenting poetry in a mixed-media collage format that’s inviting and enjoyable.”

Using a vintage typewriter, Rowan types out her poems and carefully pairs them

with hand-cut images from magazines and children’s books. Each zine is an artistic treasure that combines visual art with the rhythm and meaning of poetry, making the reading experience both tactile and rewarding.

Audrey Anderson, another of the resident artists, is drawn to storytelling through detailed and intelligent illustration. For her project, Audrey chose to work on what she refers to as, “a slice-of-life project”.

Delving into the rural life of the Nelson/Tasman area, she spent a day with a couple living their dream of owning a small farm. They shared their annual cider-making tradition, which became the inspiration for her project. A skilled and experienced

illustrator, Audrey’s exhibit included a collection of richly detailed graphic novel style drawings and snippets of observed life, to form a visual narrative celebrating rural life and its simple yet profound moments.

Finally, Lydia Hannah Thomas brought her love for the beauty of everyday life into her residency work. Influenced by, and drawing inspiration from her surroundings, Lydia collected objects, observations, images and stories from her adventures in the Tasman area. Her exhibit was a vibrant and sparkling journey shaped by photographs, drawings, shells and found objects. Real life and times of the immediate studio surrounds streamed through

her work: handwritten fruit signs, blooming wattle, sunlight on the Moutere Inlet, and local people and animals.

“We all navigate life, dreaming up our own journeys,” she reflected, “and this captures mine.”

Get Zapped is an artist-led intitative, providing studio time and space for local artist to create in a unique environment, expand on their practice and engage with local art community.

Zappekin Artists & Allies would like to acknowledge and thank the Tasman District Council Creative Communities Scheme for supporting this local initiative, and to Sea Level wines for their contribution to the exhibition event.

Jazz on High Street

Jazz - where it did come from? According to a brief on the Jazz at Lincoln Centre website, jazz grew out of the African-American community in the turn of the 20th century New Orleans. It is a mingling of the musical expressions of all the people who came to the United States by choice or by force—people from Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean—as well as those already living in America. Next month the Motueka Music Group, in partnership with Chamber Music NZ, bring jazz to the Chanel Arts Centre. The Dan Costa Jazz Quartet will perform, and just like jazz, Dan Costa himself has complex ethnic origins. Dan Costa was born in London to Portuguese and Italian parents. He has lived in eight countries.

This Chamber Music tour Dan has assembled an all-star band of New Zealand musicians who will showcase his original compositions and Latin-influenced jazz piano style.

Kiwi-based musicians and composers to play original compositions from his latest album Beams, plus previous albums. Bill Martin is a jazz saxophonist, pianist and composer based in Dunedin, active in the jazz scene both leading bands and holding residences with others. Umar Zakaria is a New Zealand bassist and composer. In 2018 he was named Best Jazz Artist by Recorded Music New Zealand and he was recently appointed as the 2023 Jazz Composer-in-Residence at the New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī. Carl Woodward is a Dunedin-based session drummer who grew up in Liverpool and completed his musical training in the UK.

Praised for melodic sensibility by DownBeat Magazine, Dan is a jazz/world music pianist, composer, and producer, deeply influenced by Brazilian Jazz.

Dan Costa Jazz Quartet, Monday, 4 November, 7.30pm at Chanel Arts Centre.

Zappekin members Ari Edgecombe and Nina van der Voorn. Photo: Supplied.

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Motueka tennis club serves up a successful open day

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Motueka Tennis Club warmly welcomes the new members that joined the club after attending the very successful Open Day earlier this month. The club was pleased to see so many teenagers and children taking part in tennis. Also, it is

neat that many family groups are joining in this wonderful sport for all ages.

Rita Paczian, the club coach, was on hand to offer some coaching and ran some competitions with prizes.

Rita runs coaching sessions after school on Wednesdays for juniors (6–10 years) and Fri-

days for advanced juniors and teenagers.

For more information on adult coaching phone or email Rita: 021 0240 1480 rita.paczian@ worldnet.co.nz

For more information on junior coaching phone or email Kath: 027 580 0108 kath. oregan1@gmail.com

Olympians go head to head

STEPHEN STUART

Three Paris Olympians headline the 110 athletes in the running for the Sport Tasman annual awards. Rugby Sevens gold medallist Risi Pouri-Lane and track cyclist Shaane Fulton, who won silver in the team pursuit, are vying for the Bowater Toyota Sportswoman of the Year award. Another Olympic track rider, Keegan Hornblow, who claimed gold in the Oceania team pursuit earlier this year, is up for Golden Edge Sportsman of the Year. His competition includes five rugby players from the Tasman Mako which won and briefly

held the Ranfurly Shield. They are All Blacks Ethan Blackadder and David Havili, Finlay Christie, who took over as captain late in the season, William Havili and Timoci Tavatavanawai, who was arguably the best player in the NPC. The most nominations, 41, were received for the CNX & Johnston Associates Emerging Talent awards. They cover 20 sports with 11 nominees from rugby. Entries are up on the previous year with organisers declaring the standard “insanely high.”

The winners will be announced on 6 December at the awards function at the Rutherford Hotel.

Gumboot men take on an Ironman

ANDREW BOARD

Two local men are taking their fundraising efforts for Gumboot Friday to the extreme –completing an Ironman to raise as much cash as possible.

Glen Martin and Dave Orme will be swimming 3.9 km at the Richmond Aquatic Centre, cycling 180 km around the Saxton Velodrome, and finishing with a 42.5 km marathon at the Saxton athletics track, the equivalent of an Ironman race.

This isn’t their first fundraising effort, but it’s certainly the toughest. Their previous stationary cycling event in 2022 smashed their $5000 goal by quadrupling it. This time, they’re hoping to raise at least $10,000 for the mental health charity, though both men be-

lieve the community can far surpass that.

“Why an Ironman? Well, after the bike ride fundraiser we did a couple of years ago, which raised almost $22,000, we wanted to push ourselves harder,” says Glen. “It’s all about doing something that people can appreciate, you know, so they’ll hopefully be more generous.”

The challenge isn’t just physical, though. Dave pointed out the mental battle they’ll face as they circle the velodrome and track for hours. “It’s easy when you’re heading towards a destination, but when you’re going round in circles, the mental side is huge,” he says. “We’ll be leaning on each other a lot to get through.”

Starting at 5:30am this coming Saturday with the swim, they aim to wrap up around mid-

night. The velodrome will be a hive of activity, with a bouncy castle, bake sale, and even a barbecue manned by Glen’s father. “I’m looking forward to a big steak sandwich during the bike,” Glen joked.

The pair are no strangers to endurance sports, thanks to their background in CrossFit, but neither has completed an Ironman before. The plan is to stay hydrated, keep eating and power through the toughest moments together.

Glen and Dave encourage locals to come along and support them. Whether it’s cheering them on, buying a cupcake, or just soaking up the atmosphere at the velodrome. Or you can donate to their effort by visiting Givealittle and searching ‘Ironman Challenge’.

Hundreds descend on Nelson for Seido Karate competition

STEPHEN

STUART

Up to 250 players from overseas and around the country competed in the 50th anniversary Nelson Seido Karate tournament over the weekend.

Organiser Aaron Barber describes the standard of sparring and fighting competition as “really good”. He’s sure his late father Andy Barber, who founded the Nelson dojo in 1974, would have been impressed. “While there were a few blood noses and heat stroke, none of the competitors were knocked

out,” says Aaron. Although loathe to single out local individuals, Aaron was impressed with Naomi Alderson who won the women’s lightweight contact sparring division. She also placed second equal in women’s open kata and third in light weight point fighting. Local Fiona Warner placed first in open hand kate and first in weapons kata, while Paola Andreuzzi placed second in women’s point fighting. The event packed out the Nelson College for Girls gymnasium and later The Buxton for the awards celebration.

Dave Orme, left, and Glen Martin are preparing for their Gumboot Friday fundraiser this Saturday which will see them complete an Ironman at the Richmond Aquatic Centre and Saxton Field.

Photo: Andrew Board.

Naomi Alderson in full flight as she won the women’s lightweight contact sparring title. Photo: Barry Whitnall/Shuttersport.

Jake Finch with a flying kick that Chase Martin manages to avoid. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.

Lila Johnson during a kids’ demonstration. Photo: Evan Barnes/ Shuttersport.

Community Notices

MONDAY

COMMUNITY HEALTH LECTURE: Advances in Cancer: Research to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment. Mon, 4 Nov, 7-9pm, Motueka Library. Reg-https://cancernelson.org.nz/ community-health-talk/.

MOTUEKA ELYSIUM Mon, 9.30am, Muses Café. For Widows and Widowers. Join us for coffee and chat, friendship, and support. Ph: Carol 035285027.

WOULD YOU LIKE A BIKE? Bike Hub Nelson accepts donations of good used bikes, fixes them up and gives them away for a small koha. 142 Saxton Rd. Mon, 5.30-7pm. For other opening times and a map e: bikehubnelson@gmail.com.

MOTUEKA BETTER BREATHERS, Mon, 11.30am, Brass Band Hall, Old Wharf Rd. A 60-minute series of guided exercises done seated or standing, specifically designed to help those with breathing difficulties. Ph: Jess 0275467675.

MOTUEKA HIGHLAND PIPE BAND, Mon, 7pm. Band is located beside Motueka Recreation Centre. Promoting Scottish tradition and culture. Look forward to your participation. Info: Ph: 027284 8361.

MAPUA FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Indoor bowls, 1st & 3rd Mon. Mapua Bowling Club rooms. 2pm, Bring a plate of afternoon tea. Lots of laughs. Ph: Val 035403685.

TUESDAY

MOCKINGBIRDS MUSIC GROUP, Tues, 2-3.30pm, Senior Net, Pah St. If you enjoy some fun singing/playing music, come along with your instrument, we’d love you to join us. Beginners welcome. Ph: Sue 02102416155.

HOPE TENNIS CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS Every Tues, 9.30am, Hope Tennis Courts, Hope Domain. All abilities most welcome. Queries Ph: 0211729257.

MOTUEKA BRASS, Tues Evenings. Discover your musical talent with us! Join our lively brass band for an unforgettable experience to join Ph: 021728168 or come along.

YOGA. If you have or have had cancer, we offer restorative yoga classes. Tues, 12.30pm. To Reg, Ph: 5287669.

NELSON TASMAN ENDOMETRIOSIS Group meeting Tues 5 Nov,

7pm, 16 Venice Pl Stoke. Join us to hear Rosies Endo and Fitness journey. Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All welcome. Further Info nelsonsupport@nzendo.org.nz

WEDNESDAY

NEW TAI CHI CLASS, Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm, Mapua Hall. Experienced and beginners welcome. Info 021 1441 791.

AGE CONCERN TEA & TALK, Wed, 10.30am, The Shed, 24a Tudor St. More info Ph: 0279214074.

KNIT & NATTER Wed, 10-12pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Hub, 10 Pah St. Friendly group for all ages. Includes refreshments. All welcome.

WALK 4 HEALTH, Wed, 9am, Motueka Community Garden. 3050 min walk at your own pace, for any age, any fitness and size. Ph:0273015598.

TOASTMASTERS MOTUEKA meet 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 6.45pm start, St John’s rooms, Jack Inglis Hosp, Courtney St. Gain speaking confidently, friendly environment. More Info Ph: Peter 0277468311.

MOTUEKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB, Wed, 7.30pm, Lower Moutere Hall. Keep fit while having fun. All ages, no partner needed. First time free. Enq Ph: Fay 0210393559. DEATH CAFÉ, 2nd Wed of month, 10-11.30am. Revite Café, 256 High St. An open space for people to talk about death and dying. e:margaret@margaretmccallum.com

THURSDAY

MOTUEKA LIGHTHOUSE, Mini expo. Thu 31 Oct, 6-9pm, Motueka Library. $15 entry.

NELSON BAYS HARMONY CHORUS, (women’s choir), is seeking new members to join our happy group. Thurs evenings, Club Waimea, Richmond. Ph: Carole 0274360910.

MOTUEKA 50+ WALKING GROUP Thurs. More info Ph: 0212640403 e: secretary50pluswalkers@gmail.com, or www. motueka50pluswalkers.org.nz.

RUMMIKUB Thurs, 1-4pm, Motueka Over 50s Social Club, 10 Pah St. Friendly group, includes refreshments. All welcome. Ph: Keith 0274516422.

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MEDITATION, Weekly meditation sessions open to all. Thurs, 12.15-12.45pm, Te Noninga Kumu - Motueka Library. During term time. No registration needed. Just come along. Info: Ph: Louise 0278789240.

THE DOCTORS MOTUEKA – Walking Group, Thurs, 9am, by the Janie Seddon Shipwreck carpark. Walking for 30 mins, suitable for all fitness levels. Make your daily walk more fun and meet new people. Ph: 035288358.

NVC PRACTICE GROUP (NONVIOLENT / COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION), Every 2nd Thurs, 7-8.30pm, Motueka. In school term. For info e: margaret@margaretmccallum.com.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meet 1st Thurs of month, 1.30-3.30pm, Broadgreen House, 276 Nayland Rd. Ph: Bill 035448635 or 035391137.

MOTUEKA G.R.G 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1-3pm, St Andrews lounge, 64 High St. Support group welcomes grandparents/kin raising/ supporting grandchildren. Join us for a confidential relaxed and supportive time with others. Ph: 0211337299.

SENIORNET MOTUEKA. 2nd Thurs of month, 2pm. Hear all about a different country in our Countries & Cultures Interest Group. Join SeniorNet. Ph: Maureen 02102600432.

FRIDAY

SENIORNET MOTUEKA, The Genealogy Interest Group meets 2nd Fri, 2pm. Ph: Maureen 02102600432.

SENIORNET MOTUEKA, The Smartphone, iPad, iPhone and Tablet Interest Group meets 3rd Fri, 2pm. Ph Maureen 02102600432.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

TREWAVAS ST ART WALK. Sat, 30 Nov, 10- 3pm. Artists selling their creations direct to you! On rain or shine.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Sat, 10-12pm, Motueka Library. Free services, including copy certification and witnessing signatures are available.

HOUSIE: 1st and 4th Sat of month, 10 Pah St. Over 50s Social Hub. Ph: Jude 0273244226. All Welcome. Afternoon tea included. Cards $4. Raffles available.

NELSON BRANCH OF ROYAL NZ AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION

Meet 2nd Sat each month, 12pm, Club Waimea, Richmond, Phil’s Restaurant. Interesting speakers, raffles and members interested in Aviation Ph: Trever Squires 039706644 or John Bethwaite 035476634. Cost of meal $25.

GENERAL GROUPS

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES SCHEME Funding for arts activities, events, & training for groups or individuals. Close 10 Nov. Application forms online at TDC funding/Tasman Creative Communities. Help from:- motuekaartscouncil@gmail.com

MOTUEKA TENNIS CLUB. INC. Social Tennis, Tues & Thurs, 9.30am, Sun, 2pm. Courts behind the Memorial Hall Pah St. Racquets available to borrow for new Members. All welcome.

MULTICULTURAL MOTUEKA welcomes migrants and refugees every Tues, 8.30-1pm, Fri, 8.30 -2pm, Community House, Decks Reserve. We provide connection and practical assistance for newcomers to our region as well as support for all cultural activities happening in our community. Ph 027 5286744 or sez@multiculturalnt.co.nz.

NEED A LIFT? Mapua Willing Wheels Volunteer Drivers Service, affordable transport around Mapua, Motueka, Richmond, Nelson (no airport runs). 24 hrs’ notice req. To book Ph: 0226822373. mapuawheels@gmail.com.

NELSON HOSPICE The Motueka shop needs volunteers! If you would like to volunteer for us, please enquire at the shop or Ph: 035281178.

NEED AFFORDABLE COUNSELLING? Life Linc Nelson has been serving the region for 50 years and has rooms in Nelson, Richmond and Motueka. We provide low cost counselling up to 10 sessions and for anyone ages 12+. Couples counselling also avail. Contact us at www.lifelinc.co.nz or e: clinical@lifelinc.co.nz.

RUM MORRIS DANCERS. Musicians and dancers but mostly friends. Slightly random - mostly Tues evenings, sometimes Wed. Get yourself a second favourite form of aerobic exercise. Ph: Dorris 02040618088.

RADIO CONTROL SAILING Wed and Sun, 1pm onwards, Best Island. Weather permitting. IOMs and Dragon Force etc. New members welcome. Info Ph: Peter 0275443923.

RIWAKA CROQUET CLUB, do you and a group of friends/family/

workmates want to spend a fun few hours learning to play croquet? Min. of 8 players, $10 each, all equipment provided and someone from our club to help you learn the game. Full access to the clubhouse kitchen. For info Ph: 0276308910.

SALT WATER BATHS Lots of people swimming through the winter. You should give it a go.

SUSTAINING TENANCIES Having trouble with your Tenancy? Need help working things through with your landlord or tenant? Gateway Housing Trust. Info E: housing@ght.co.nz or Ph: 035457100.

SURVIVORS AND THRIVERS GROUP, if you have or have had cancer, or supported someone else, come and connect. Ph: Maureen 5287669.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Is alcohol causing problems for your life? Want to stop drinking but can’t? we can help. Support meetings every day. Ph: 0800aaworks, 08002296757. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, If you have or have had breast cancer, come along to this friendly atmosphere. 102 Hardy St, Nelson. Reg: 035391137 or E: info@cancernelson.org.nz.

GATEWAY TO YOUR WELLBEING, Wellbeing is important for all of us to thrive. The shed is a safe place to meet new people in a supportive and caring environment. We can connect you with other agencies for the right support needed. More info Ph: 0279214074, E: admin@ght.co.nz or pop in 24a Tudor St, Motueka.

GREYPOWER MOTUEKA welcomes visitors at the Community House office, Decks Reserve on Wallace St. for ongoing service requests. Discount provider list available. Ph: 035289076 or e: greypowermot@gmail.com.

INDOOR BOWLS, Mon & Wed, 1.15-3pm, Motueka Over 50s Hub, 10 Pah St. All abilities welcome. Ph: Jude 0273244226. MOTUEKA DISTRICT BRASS Do you want to be part of a fun, social and competitive band, who make players welcome? e: motueka.brass@gmail.com or Ph: 021728168

ENCOURAGEMENT GRANTS of up to $500 for groups & Individuals with an art project involving our local community. Contact: motuekaartscouncil@gmail.com

MOTUEKA NEWCOMERS New to Motueka? We’re a social group, mostly retired (50+) who meet regularly and welcome newcomers. More info Ph: Jana 035284355.

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Sport

Nelson Tigers set to roar back to life

STEPHEN STUART

Six years after fading away, the Nelson Tigers are being relaunched with an injection of youth.

In fact, at 19, you could probably get away with calling the Superstocks team captain Blake Hearne a motorsport cub.

But it is that young enthusiasm which has former Tigers star Shane Harwood right behind reviving his old team.

“These young guys are interested in representing the Nelson province. It is a pride thing for them, so we, three or four of us, are just in the background doing what we can to help them out,” says Shane, taking a break from getting his own Superstock ready to race.

Whether it is with admin, advice or just rounding up the five of them in the pits for an interview.

“Shane is definitely a guy you look up to. He’s a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in local speedway circles,” declares Blake.

Not just Nelson actually, as Shane was part of the Nelson Tigers when they won the 2010 Superstocks Team Championships in

If you haven’t seen the victory celebration scenes, check them out on the internet. The Tigers also triumphed in Auckland in 2014. It is a tough act to follow for Blake, Callum Russ, Matt Inwood, Ben Taylor and Alex Hill. Blake has been around speedway since he was five years old and remembers all the hype the Tigers

generated.

What the Trinder Engineering apprentice forgot to mention is that he is following in his father Justin’s path. Dad was also a team captain, leading the Tasman Thunder.

“He gave up racing so me and my brother could come through the ranks, starting with mini stocks,” says the Richmond driver who

has kept his father’s No. 83 on his car. While competing in Palmerston North is still seen as the ultimate test, Blake acknowledges the rookies aren’t ready for that brutal level of crash and bash yet. Their immediate mission is hosting a Christchurch development team on 16 November.

“They probably expect to come up here and knock us over but we

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will give it our best shot to try to beat them,” warns the team captain, who can’t wait to get their racing stripes on the Superstocks. Having former individual national champion Shane Harwood in their corner will certainly help the cause.

“The Nelson Tigers Team was really good and will be again. It just takes time,’” insists Shane.

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The Nelson Tigers Development Team. Callum Russ, left, Matt Inwood, Blake Hearne, Ben Taylor and Alex Hill in the pits at the speedway track in Appleby.